As far as winter festivals in Mississippi go, none quite compare to the Canton Christmas Festival. With thousands of lights, over-the-top décor, and lots of fun festivities, it is like something straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. And just like a Hallmark Christmas movie, you don’t want to miss it!

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Watch the video below for a closer look at the Canton Christmas Festival.

Don’t forget that the Canton Christmas Festival typically runs from late November through late December.  Want to know more about this magical Christmas festival in Mississippi? For more info, including operating hours and a full line-up of events and nightly features, check out the Canton Tourism website.

Want to ensure you’re nice and cozy while attending this Mississippi Christmas festival? Check out The North Face website, where you’ll find an assortment of outerwear.

So, did you know about this fun yuletide event? Have you ever attended the Canton Christmas Festival? Do you think it boasts Hallmark vibes? Or, is there another fest that is more Hallmark-like? Tell us!

This isn’t the only place you can bask in the splendor of the season. Click here to read about another can’t-miss Christmas festival in Mississippi.

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Aside from the Canton Christmas Festival, what are some other Christmas festivals in Mississippi?

During the holiday season, there are lots of amazing Christmas festivals in Mississippi. Here are some Mississippi Christmas festivals that belong on your bucket list:

  • Christmas in Natchez: Natchez is known for its historic charm, and during the Christmas season, it comes alive with festive lights, carriage rides, and a variety of holiday events. The town’s month-long Christmas in Natchez celebration features the lighting of a 34-foot tree on Main Street, lights and events in Memorial Park, choral music and singing, food trucks, rides for the kids, and an appearance by Santa Claus at Home Bank.
  • Oxford's Holly Jolly Holidays: During the holiday season, the charming town of Oxford hosts its Holly Jolly Holidays event, which includes a tree lighting ceremony, holiday shopping, and various festive activities. The town square is also beautifully decorated for the season.
  • Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival: Located on the Gulf Coast, Gulfport's Harbor Lights Winter Festival is a spectacular holiday lights display with a wide range of activities, including visits with Santa and a holiday market. The light displays are set up along the waterfront, creating a beautiful and festive atmosphere.

 

What are some of the best places to celebrate Christmas in Mississippi?

There are lots of places to celebrate Christmas in Mississippi, including:

  • Beaumont: Experience the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas at Christmas in the Orchard at Fulmer’s Farmstead in Beaumont. Offering vintage Christmas fun in a country setting, it’s one of the most charming Christmas events in Mississippi.
  • Biloxi: Each year, Biloxi hosts Christmas on the Water, a festive celebration that includes a boat parade, fireworks, and a holiday light display along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It's a unique way to celebrate the holiday season in a coastal setting.
  • Vicksburg: During the holiday season, Vicksburg hosts its Old Fashioned Christmas event, which features a parade, carriage rides, and various holiday-themed activities that take you back in time to experience the charm of a historic Christmas.

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